Land Rover Discovery: Front Disc Brake Brake Pads (G1785103) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.
NOTES:
- Left illustration shown, right is similar.
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur but the essential
information is always correct.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index293.jpg)
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index294.jpg)
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index295.jpg)
Tie aside.
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index296.jpg)
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust
from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign
material and that no grease is applied to the brake pad
guides.
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index297.jpg)
Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake
cleaning fluid.
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index298.jpg)
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index299.jpg)
- Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index21(1).jpg)
CAUTION:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly
located.
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index22(1).jpg)
Torque: 58 Nm
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index23(1).jpg)
![Front disc brake brake pads (G1785103) removal and installation](images/books/227/index24(1).jpg)
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.
Front disc brake specifications
General specifications
![General specifications](images/books/227/index25(1).jpg)
Torque Specifications
![Torque Specifications](images/books/227/index26(1).jpg)
![Torque Specifications](images/books/227/index27(1).jpg)
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NOTES:
Bleeding of the complete brake system must be carried out using
Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment. Where only the
primary or secondary brake circuits have been disturbed in
isolatio
BLEEDING
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and suppor
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
CHECK
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Left shown, Right is similar.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehi
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
This procedure is for removal and installation of the door lock
cylinder only. The ignition lock and door lock cylinders are replaced
in sets.
NOTE:
Loosen the bolt, but do not fully remove.
Torque: 4.1 Nm
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